Infection prevention and control interventions in the first outbreak of methicillin-resistant <it>Staphylococcus aureus </it>infections in an equine hospital in Sweden

Infection prevention and control interventions in the first outbreak of methicillin-resistant <it>Staphylococcus aureus </it>infections in an equine hospital in Sweden

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The first outbreak of methicillin-resistant <it>Staphylococcus aureus </it>(MRSA) infection in horses in Sweden occurred in 2008 at the University Animal Hospital and highlighted the need for improved infection prevention...

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Main Authors: Bergström Karin, Nyman Görel, Widgren Stefan, Johnston Christopher, Grönlund-Andersson Ulrika, Ransjö Ulrika
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-03-01
Series:Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica
Subjects:
Methicillin-resistant <it>Staphylococcus aureus</it>
MRSA
Infection control
Basic hygiene
Equine
Outbreak
Environment
Interventions
Online Access:http://www.actavetscand.com/content/54/1/14

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